Shoe shopping in Florence
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Francesco da Firenze
Jolly Francesco and his crew hammer out fine men’s footwear in the dusty workshop just behind their slightly less dusty shop. He provides ready-to-wear models as well as made-to-measure kicks at surprisingly non-astronomical rates.
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Stefano Bemer
Men’s footwear doesn’t get better than this. The shop’s brochure justifies the extravagance this way: ‘Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.’ Combining classic designs with a modern flair, Bemer produces both made-to-measure and prêt-à-porter models. Materials range from English suede to the skins of crocodiles, ostriches, stingrays and, yes, toads.
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Salvatore Ferragamo
Another grand Florentine name, Ferragamo gained fame by custom making shoes for famous feet - think Katherine Hepburn. Men can order made-to-measure shoes and choose the material, from crocodile skin to classic leather. The boutique also turns out clothes and accessories for the more mature and conservative fashion follower.
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Tod's
The quintessential Italian shoe merchants have been dressing the heels of Florentine families for decades. Their classic, comfy loafers, in all manner of shapes, sizes and colours, are best known for the practical rubber studs on their heels which help reduce driving scuffs.
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Cesare Paciotti
Although a few pairs of men's shoes sneak in here, the bulk of the show is a ladies-only affair. Classic footwear, that knows no fashion fade, sits alongside funkier gear that will put a spring in your step but might look silly in a couple of years' time.
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Raspini
A classic Florentine purveyor of fine footwear, with an enticing range of quality fashion for both sexes. They carry such designer names as Prada, Miu Miu and Armani. Now a prosperous chain across town, Raspini first got into business in 1965.
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Sergio Rossi
Pop into what feels like Sergio's living room where, elegantly strewn about, you'll find some of his supersexy shoes for women - stilettos reign supreme. While steeped in the classic, his creations are innovative in colour and design.
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Calzoleria Bologna
Starring hometown shoemakers as well as Bolognese and foreign competitors, Florentines come here for eye-catching kicks at earth-bound (not bargain) prices. Even Converse comes with a twist.
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Fratelli Rossetti
For one of the last words in classic elegant footwear, made to last a lifetime, you should have a browse here.
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